Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Penn Draw Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (20 Rentals)

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Mount Vernon Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mount Vernon Gardens

7417-7421 Fordson RdAlexandria, VA 22306
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The Ellsworth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ellsworth

2801 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Normandy Hill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Hill Apartments

3614 Normandy Hill DrAlexandria, VA 22304
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Jefferson Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Gardens

5877 Monticello RdAlexandria, VA 22303
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The Arden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arden

2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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Olde Towne West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olde Towne West

500-524 S Alfred StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Kings Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Gardens

6300 S Kings HwyAlexandria, VA 22306

Penn Draw, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Penn Draw Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penn Draw area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Meadow Woods priced from $1,504. Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,505. Here are the most affordable Penn Draw apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadow WoodsPatrick Henry1BR,1BA$1,504
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$1,505
Riverside ApartmentsStudio-Classic Executive S1BStudio,1BA$1,507
Cityside Huntington MetroStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,611

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Draw, VA

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Penn Draw area is the $2.11 price per square foot 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom Model at Kings Gardens in the in the Penn Draw neighborhood starting from $1,748. The second greatest value Penn Draw apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Haven Huntley Meadows starting at $1,950 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Woodley Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penn Draw apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kings Gardens1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Haven Huntley Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.39
The Reserve at EisenhowerThe Allison1BR,1BA$2.84
The ShelbyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.79
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Meadow WoodsWoodlawn1BR,1BA$2.48
The Courts at Huntington StationOne Bedroom A1B21BR,1BA$2.84
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$2.19
Cherry Arms1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.61
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Penn Draw, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #31

Among neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penn Draw Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Penn Draw?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Penn Draw is at Riverside Apartments listed at $1,507.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Penn Draw Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Penn Draw Apartment is $1,504 at Meadow Woods.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Penn Draw Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Penn Draw is starting from $1,760 at Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Penn Draw Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Penn Draw Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Residences at North Hill and starts from $2,218.

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